Ordered: That these Sections and any related sections of the Zoning Ordinances be reviewed for update

2.Ordered: That the City establish a Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Medical Marijuana and its associated facilities, protecting the public health and safety while remaining consistent with applicable state law.

3.Zone Change Petition from BG (General Business) to IP (Industrial Park) for the land in Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts identified by the City’s Assessors as Map 116 Block 00, Parcel 001, also known as Whiting Farms Road 18-acre Parcel

4.VACON (9/3/13, tabled 10/22/13)

Holyoke institute a moratorium on approving any medical marijuana facility until issues with zoning & code enforcement, as well as public health and public safety issues are addressed.

5.ALEXANDER (9/3/13, tabled 10/22/13)

Whereas: The Commonwealth has by vote approved the creation of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers/Registered Marijuana Dispensaries, Whereas the state legislation allows for a 6-month temporary moratorium on such uses, and while our current Zoning Ordinance makes no provisions for Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers or Dispensaries,

Ordered: That the City establish a six-month temporary moratorium on the siting or licensing of any such facilities, allowing time for the study and creation of appropriate zoning regulations

Ryan M. Allen: Administrative Assistant

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